1 They do their best work at 55ÂºF, but can carry on right down to 0ÂºF. As they eat away at organic materials, they give off a small amount of heat.  Mesophilic - Second wave of microbial activity. Most of the decomposition in a compost pile is mesophilic.
In general, it is thought that implants last approximately 10 years or should be replaced every eight to 10 years. A ruptured saline implant is clinically obvious as the breast will deflate and there will be great asymmetry. A ruptured silicone implant is more difficult to determine and is referred as a silent rupture.
How long will my heart valve last? Mechanical valves in some patients have lasted as long as 25 years without problems.1 So, it is possible that your new artificial valve could last for the rest of your life. But in some cases, a valve has to be replaced within a matter of years or months, for a number of reasons.